2010 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 349 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Transit Connect | A |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
